De Rossi: Blaming Players Like a Clown Means I'm Done as Genoa Coach
Daniele De Rossi is confident Genoa will improve despite a rough start, securing just one point in five matches. The coach emphasized to La Gazzetta dello Sport that theatrics won't solve their issues.
“We’ll climb out of this, just like last year. The key is everyone’s commitment. I want to create new positive moments with Genoa.”
He recounted a message he received, showing him celebrating on his knees, with a suggestion that fans want to see him that way again. De Rossi dismissed this:
“Should I celebrate after a loss? When I went to greet my former fans at the Curva Sud last year, I wasn't putting on a show; I was dejected.
“I could easily perform on the bench: yell, rant, insult players, attack them in press conferences like many coaches do. I could bang my fists and demand players take responsibility, show character. But that's not my style. As long as I can stand in front of my players and defend them, I'll continue. The moment you see me acting the clown to shift blame, it means I’m finished.”
His strategy moving forward is a fresh start. “I have clear ideas. Dwelling on the past is pointless. My staff and I have decided to approach this as if we've just taken over. We’re figuring out how to manage things. We’re eager to restart after the break.”
Regarding Stephan El Shaarawy, De Rossi asked for patience. “He spent his career on the wing, and we brought him in to play there. We must acknowledge he's also facing fitness challenges, so it’s understandable he’s a bit behind.”
On Lorenzo Colombo, he expressed concern: “Watching the replay, the injury looked terrible. I thought his leg was completely gone, stuck in the ground.” He was more optimistic about youngster Robinho Junior: “He made an excellent impression on me.”
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